We are a family of 6 that didn't have any major problems with the condo. What we did note can be attributed to the cleaning service and not the unit itself. Understanding it is Padre Island, steps away from the beach, we are not averse to the local wildlife seeking refuge from the heat too! The patio is perfect for morning coffee and enjoying the fresh marine air in the mornings, but double check the cushions as we found an active mud dobber nest behind the pillows. There were also some cleanliness issues with the bidet in the master bathroom. While we didn't use the feature, it did need a deeper cleaning then it was when we occupied the condo. We did that deeper cleaning on our own. As with many vacation rentals, be prepared for some shopping if you plan to make meals to include your own spices, only the minimal basic stuff is there. Some pots and pans were not clean, with many still having hard crusted food residue. We cleaned as best as we could with what was in the condo for doing such a task. The air conditioner settings are locked at their current settings, I could not figure out how to change the temp settings. But it was set at a comfortable cool setting at night. Also fortunately, the ceilings fan were in good working order and ran non stop day and night for us. We were not in the condo during the late morning into afternoon hours so can't tell you how well the unit retains the cooling, but it is on the side of the building that takes direct afternoon Sun. This place served its purpose well, with comfy bunk beds for the kids, but the master bedroom bed was heavily dimpled on one side of the bed, either needs to be flipped or replaced. But if you are tired enough, you won't have a problem sleeping, it wasn't that uncomfortable. 4 out of 5 stars is pretty accurate, maybe 3.75 stars, unless you are really picky and willing to pay for something more expensive, I would recommend this rental, since you don't come to Padre to hang out indoors the whole time!
